Shrub rose plant named ‘AUSrimini’

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by its medium sized, cupped rosettes of pure mid-pink blossoms; having a very strong myrrh fragrance; and its tall, slightly arching growth with dark, glossy foliage.

Genus and species: Rosa hybrida.

Variety denomination: ‘AUSrimini’.

ORIGIN OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of a shrub rose plant named ‘AUSrimini’ which was originated by me by crossing an unnamed, unpatented seedling with an unnamed, unpatented seedling.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The primary objective of this breeding was to produce a repeat flowering healthy variety with rose pink blooms having a strong fragrance.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The objective was substantially achieved, along with other desirable improvements, as evidenced by the following unique combination of characteristics that are outstanding in the new variety and that distinguish it from its parents, as well as from all other varieties of which I am aware:

-   -   1. Medium sized, cupped rosettes of pure mid-pink color.     -   2. A very strong myrrh fragrance.     -   3. Tall, slightly arching growth with dark, glossy foliage.

Asexual reproduction of this new variety by budding, as performed at Albrighton, England, shows that the foregoing and all other characteristics and distinctions come true to form and are established and transmitted through succeeding propagations.

Comparison with Parents

The seed parent has semi-double blooms compared to the full, double blooms of ‘AUSrimini’ and the latter has smaller leaves. The pollen parent has taller growth and copper colored blooms compared with the pink blooms of ‘AUSrimini’.

Comparison with Similar Variety

‘AUSmak’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,526) has more petals per bloom than ‘AUSrimini’ and less upright growth. ‘AUSrimini’ has glossier foliage and a hint of apricot on its pale pink blooms, which ‘AUSmak’ does not have.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATION

The accompanying illustration shows typical specimens of the vegetative growth and flowers of this new variety in different stages of development, depicted in color as nearly true as it is reasonably possible to make the same in a color illustration of this character.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

The following is a detailed description of my new rose cultivar with color descriptions using terminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society (London) Colour Chart (2001), except where ordinary dictionary significance of color is indicated.

-   Parentage:     -   -   Seed parent.—Unnamed Seedling (Unpatented).         -   Pollen parent.—Unnamed Seedling (Unpatented).

FLOWER

Observations made from plants commencing at one year of age grown in a garden environment at Albrighton, England.

-   Blooming habit: Recurrent. The number of blooms per plant during the     growing season is profuse; there are too many to count. -   Bud:     -   -   Size.—About 3-3.5 cm long and 1.7 cm in diameter when the             petals start to unfurl.         -   Form.—The bud form is pointed ovoid.         -   Color.—When sepals first divide, bud color is Red Group 50A.             When half blown, the upper sides of the petals are Red Group             56C top half of petal and Red Group 37C basal half and the             lower sides of the petals are Red Group 56C top half of             petal and Orange-Red Group 31D basal half.         -   Sepals.—Color: Upper surface: Yellow-Green Group 144A with             Yellow-Green Group 145C at base and overlaid with Greyed-Red             Group 181B. Lower surface: Yellow-Green Group 144A with             Yellow-Green Group 144C at base and irregular spots of             Greyed-Red Group 181B. Length: 2.5 cm. Width: 0.9-1.0 cm.             Shape: Subulate. Surface texture: Upper surface: Pubescent.             Lower surface: Smooth. There are three lightly appendaged             sepals. There are two unappendaged sepals with canescent             edges. (Occasionally, there are only four sepals (two             appendaged and two unappendaged).         -   Receptacle.—Color: Green Group 143B. Shape: Campanulate.             Size: Medium, about 1.0 cm long×1.0 cm wide. Surface:             Smooth.         -   Peduncle.—Length: Long, averaging about 8 cm. Surface:             Glandular. Color: Yellow-Green Group 144A overlaid with             irregular patch of Greyed-Red Group 178B. Strength: Normal. -   Bloom:     -   -   Size.—Large. Average open diameter is about 9.2 cm.         -   Borne.—In irregular compound corymb clusters of about six             blooms.         -   Form.—When first open: Cupped. Permanence: Retains its form             to the end, very outer petals curl back.         -   Petalage.—Number of petals under normal conditions: 80-90.         -   Color.—The upper sides of the petals are Red Group 38D. The             reverse sides of the petals are Red Group 37C with Red Group             38B around margin.         -   Variegations.—None.         -   Discoloration.—The general tonality at the end of the first             day is Red Group 38D. At the end of the third day: Red Group             56C.         -   Fragrance.—Strong, myrrh. -   Petals:     -   -   Texture.—Smooth.         -   Size.—Width: 2.8 cm. Length: 3.7 cm.         -   Surface.—Smooth.         -   Shape.—Obovate (inner petals); obdeltoid (outer petals).             Margin: Mainly notched (outer petals); mainly entire (inner             petals). Apex Shape: Obcordate (outer petals); obtuse (inner             petals). Base Shape: Cuneate. Form: Incurved, tips of very             outer petals slightly recurved.         -   Arrangement.—Imbricated.         -   Petaloids.—Number: 5. Color: Anther: Yellow-Orange Group             17C. Filament: Yellow Group 13C. Petal: Red Group 39C.             Length: Anther 2 mm; Filament: 8-12 mm; Petal: 10 mm.         -   Persistence.—Petals drop off cleanly before drying.         -   Lastingness.—On the plant: Fair (about 5 days). As a cut             flower: Fair (about 5 days). -   Reproductive parts:     -   -   Stamens.—Number: 55-60. Length: 8-9 mm. Anthers: Length:             2 mm. Color: Yellow-Orange Group 17A. Arrangement: Regular             around styles, mixed with petaloids. Filaments: Color:             Yellow Group 9A. Length: 6-7 mm. Pollen: Color:             Yellow-Orange Group 17A.         -   Pistils.—Number: 30-35. Length: 8 mm. Styles: Color:             Yellow-Green Group 145D with Red Group 47B concentrated             under stigma. Length: 7 mm. Stigmas: Color: Yellow-Orange             Group 20A. Length: 1 mm.         -   Hips.—None observed.

PLANT

-   -   -   Form.—Shrub.         -   Growth.—Vigorous, upright, bushy.         -   Age of maturity.—Two years.         -   Mature plant.—Height: 1.2 m. Width: 1.2 m.         -   Rootstock.—‘Dr. Huey’ in the USA. Rosa dumetorum ‘Laxa’ for             the observed plants in the U.K.

-   Foliage: Number of leaflets on normal mid-stem leaves: 5 or 7.     (including terminal leaflet).     -   -   Size.—Medium. About 15.9 cm long×11.4 cm wide.         -   Quantity.—Normal. Average number leaves per flowering stem:             10.         -   Color.—New foliage: Upper side: Yellow-Green Group 146A.             Lower side: Yellow-Green Group 146C overlaid with Greyed-Red             Group 178B. Old foliage: Upper side: Green Group 137A. Lower             side: Yellow-Green Group 146B.

-   Leaflets:     -   -   Size.—About 6.1 cm long×4.6 cm wide.         -   Shape.—Ovate.         -   Base shape.—Rounded.         -   Apex shape.—Acuminate.         -   Texture.—Leathery, glossy.         -   Edge.—Serrated.         -   Serrations.—Single, small.         -   Petiole.—Color: Yellow-Green Group 146B upper surface and             Yellow-Green Group 144A lower surface. Length: 3 cm. Width:             2 mm. Surface texture: Smooth.         -   Petiole rachis.—Color: Yellow-Green Group N144D. Underside:             With prickles.         -   Stipules.—Length: 1.5-1.7 cm, serrated. Color: Yellow-Green             Group 144D.         -   Auricle shape.—Subulate. Length: 5 mm. Width: 2 mm, tapering             to a point. Color: Yellow-Green Group 144D.         -   Disease resistance.—Resistant to powdery and downy mildew,             blackspot and rust in normal growing conditions.         -   Pest resistance.—Not tested.         -   Vein color.—Yellow-Green Group N144D.         -   Venation pattern.—Reticulate.

-   Wood:     -   -   New wood.—Color: Yellow-Green Group 152A overlaid with             Greyed-Red Group 178B. Bark: Smooth.         -   Old wood.—Color: Yellow-Green Group 146B. Bark: Smooth.

-   Stems:     -   -   Mature stem.—Length: 35 cm. Diameter: 6 mm.         -   Internode distance.—7 cm. The above measurements are all             variable, depending on growing conditions in a season.

-   Prickles:     -   -   Quantity.—On main canes from base: Ordinary, 6 per 5 cm stem             length. On laterals from main canes: Few, 2 per 5 cm per             stem length.         -   Form.—Concave, curved inward.         -   Length.—9 mm.         -   Color when young.—Orange-Red Group N34A.         -   Color when mature.—Greyed-Yellow Group 161B.

-   Small prickles:     -   -   Quantity.—On main stalks: None. On laterals: None.

-   Winter hardiness: Not tested. 

1. A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by its medium sized, cupped rosettes of pure mid-pink blossoms; having a very strong myrrh fragrance; and its tall, slightly arching growth with dark, glossy foliage. 